From Dr. Oz to heart valves: A tiny device charted a contentious path through the FDA

by David Hilzenrath, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsMitraClip. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsHellerhoffCreative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.In 2013, the FDA approved a

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From Dr. Oz to heart valves: A tiny device charted a contentious path through the FDA

by David Hilzenrath, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsMitraClip. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsHellerhoffCreative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.In 2013, the FDA approved a

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Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro

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Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro

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Transcatheter PDA closure increasingly used for very low birth-weight infants

by Elana GotkineFor very low birth-weight (VLBW) infants, transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is increasingly used, with selected short-term outcomes slightly more favorable, a

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Transcatheter PDA closure increasingly used for very low birth-weight infants

by Elana GotkineFor very low birth-weight (VLBW) infants, transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is increasingly used, with selected short-term outcomes slightly more favorable, a

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Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine

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Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine

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Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, even those younger than 4

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Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, even those younger than 4

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Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t

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Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t

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Women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men, research finds

by Anne Hammarskjöld,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large h

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Women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men, research finds

by Anne Hammarskjöld,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large h

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Immunogenicity of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte sheets

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterHuman-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte sheets can be a life-saving intervention for patients with advanced cardiovascular disease. Ad

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Immunogenicity of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte sheets

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterHuman-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte sheets can be a life-saving intervention for patients with advanced cardiovascular disease. Ad

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Study elucidates mechanism behind cardiac fibrosis, opening way for new heart failure treatments

byTemple UniversityAortic Pressure Gradients and B-mode speckle tracking on transgenic mice. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-00502-3Cardiovascula

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Study elucidates mechanism behind cardiac fibrosis, opening way for new heart failure treatments

byTemple UniversityAortic Pressure Gradients and B-mode speckle tracking on transgenic mice. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-00502-3Cardiovascula

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Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi

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Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi

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Study investigates vascular dysfunction as mechanism underlying link between heart and bone health in older adults

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoporosis and cardiovascular disease tend to co-occur in older adults. A new study publishe

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Study investigates vascular dysfunction as mechanism underlying link between heart and bone health in older adults

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoporosis and cardiovascular disease tend to co-occur in older adults. A new study publishe

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Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

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Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

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